The Ultimate Philippine Explorer
Overview
The Philippines is an archipelago bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the east the Bashi Channel to the north the Sulu and the Celebes Seas to the south. You can find us East of Vietnam, North of Indonesia. The country is divided into the geographical areas of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Its capital, the City of Manila, is in Luzon. You can also enter through the cities of Cebu in the Visayas, and Davao in Mindanao. Mabuhay! The country is made up of 7,641 islands. Some have grown into cities. Some are the epitome of tropical dreams. Some are just long enough to lay down on and get a tan. Big. Small. Sandy. Sunny. Relaxing. Exotic. Beautiful. Our little clutch of islands makes for one long stretch of beach – more than 15,500 kilometres. Here, no one is more than two hours away from a beach-side lounge chair — which explains why everybody knows how to smile and have fun!Private Touring
- Flexible Dates
- 24-Hour Local Assistance
- Flexible Itinerary
- Upgrade Accommodation
- Local Guide Service
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
Itinerary
Time of arrival in Manila. Meet and greet at the Airport. After collecting your luggage, proceed to the Arrival Area and look for the Airport Coordinator of Baron Travel for your transfer.
Welcome to Manila!
Check-in at the KINGSFORD HOTEL MANILA.
Overnight accommodation.
Meal Plan: No Meal
Breakfast inside the hotel.
Depart hotel for Pagsanjan Falls Tour.
"Shoot the rapids" on dugout canoes and experience the wonder of nature. A two and half hours' drive south of Manila through the scenic countryside takes you to Pagsanjan, Laguna. Be prepared to board a native canoe skillfully paddled by two boatmen and maneuvered upstream through rocks and boulders amidst steep gorges and lush tropical vegetation.
You will swim or board a bamboo raft through the falls into a cave right behind its veil of water. Don't forget to bring your favorite swimsuit and a towel! Your canoe-ride downstream is an exhilarating rush through the same rocks and boulders you passed on your way upriver.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Continuation of the tour and travel back to Manila.
Overnight accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast inside the hotel.
Rest of the morning is free at leisure until check-out time. Check-out hotel and transfer to NAIA Terminal 2 (Domestic)
1100H Check-in at Manila Domestic Airport.
1230H Depart Manila for Laoag via Philippine Airlines PR#2196.
1330H Arrival at Laoag Airport.
(Flight schedule is subject to change).
Meet and greet at the Airport and transfer to hotel.
Welcome to Laoag, I locos Norte!
Laoag, I locos Norte was established in 1580 with St. William the hermit as its patron Saint, Chinese and Japanese merchants visited the area, which was renowned for its gold mine. Laoag eventually became the capital of Ilocos Norte and loyal Marcos Country.
Proceed to hotel. Check-in at FORT ILOCANDIA RESORT & CASINO.
Rest of the afternoon is free at leisure.
Overnight accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Breakfast inside the hotel.
Rest of the morning is free at leisure.
1000H Check-out hotel and travel by land to Vigan, Ilocos Sur (traveling time is approximately 2 hours).
Arrival in Vigan, proceed to lunch at a local restaurant.
1400H Start of Vigan Heritage Tour.
Spanish-era mansions, cobblestone streets and Kalesa (horse drawn carriage) are the hallmarks of historic Vigan. Miraculously spared by bombing in WWII, Vigan was designated a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.
Sights to visit: Archbishop Palace, St. Paul Cathedral, Mestizo District, Padre Jose Burgos National Museum, Pottery Factories Or Pagburnayan Jar making.
After the tour, Check-in at VIGAN PLAZA HOTEL.
Overnight accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast inside the hotel.
Check-out and start of land travel to Banaue (travel time is approximately 6-8 hours).
Lunch at a local restaurant enroute to Banaue.
Arrive in Banaue late in the afternoon. Check-in at BANAUE HOTEL.
Overnight accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast inside the hotel
0830H Depart hotel for Banaue local village tour.
Departure by exclusive local jeepney for the tour of the rice terraces and one of its villages. Banga-an is a traditional village nestled in a panoramic valley of terraces. The 20-minute walk on a descending trail permits a closer look of the Ifugao world. Visit a typical home to see their way of life. Proceed to the viewpoint to witness the Rice Terraces acclaimed as the "8th Wonder of the World" & UNESCO World Heritage Site, built over 2,000 years ago.
Lunch at a local restaurant or inside the hotel. Transfer to Sagada. Visit the picturesque town of Sagada, stop and see their ancient burial caves. Visit also Bontoc Museum founded by a Belgian Sister, which houses a varied collection of authentic artifacts and photos from the mountain tribes. Lunch enroute, and proceed back to Banaue.
Overnight accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast inside the hotel.
Check-out hotel and transfer by land to Manila. Arrival in Manila late in the afternoon. Check-in at KINGSFORD HOTEL MANILA.
Overnight accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Breakfast inside the hotel.
Check-out and transfer to Manila Domestic Airport. Check-in at Manila Domestic Airport. Departure in Manila for Bohol. Arrival in Panglao Island Airport, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Welcome to Bohol!
Hills that looks like perfect mounds of chocolate. Primates so small, they fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. Restaurants that float gently down a river. Take a trek from the peaks to the waves and discover countless wonders along the way.
Check-in at BOHOL BEACH CLUB.
Rest of the afternoon is free at leisure.
Overnight accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Breakfast inside the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Bohol Countryside Tour.
BOHOL COUNTRYSIDE TOUR WITH LUNCH
Start the tour to the scenic countryside of Bohol which showcases the history, culture, and nature of the province.
Sight to see as follows:
-Blood Compact Shrine
-Baclayon church & Museum
-Chocolate Hills
-Bilar Man-made forest
-Loboc River (lunch during cruise).
-Tarsier Sanctuary
After tour, return to the hotel.
Overnight accommodation
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast inside the hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Breakfast inside the hotel. Check-out hotel and transfer to Tagbilaran Ferry Terminal.
Check-in at Tagbilaran Ferry Terminal. Time of departure in Bohol for Cebu via Ocean jet Fast Ferry. Time of arrival in Cebu. Meet and greet at the Airport by the Resort Representative and transfer to hotel.
Welcome to Cebu!
Cebu is the traveler's dream of a tropical island come true: balmy weather, pristine beaches, and luxurious resorts with all the frills of modern living. The island-province of Cebu is where the sweetest mangoes can be found and where Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan planted the Cross of Christianity in the name of Spain in 1521.
Check in at BLUEWATER MARIBAGO RESORT. Rest of the afternoon is free at leisure.
Overnight accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Breakfast inside the hotel.
Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Breakfast inside the hotel. Check-out hotel and transfer to Mactan Cebu Domestic Airport. Check-in at Mactan Cebu Domestic Airport. Arrival in Busuanga Airport. Meet and greet at the Airport and transfer to hotel.
Welcome to Busunga, Palawan!
At the northernmost part of the Province of Palawan, Calamianes group of islands is found. The Municipality of Busuanga is the largest island. A majority of the land area of the Municipality of Busuanga consists of the Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary and the Yulo King Ranch.
Check-in at THE FUNNY LION CORON. Rest of the afternoon is free at leisure.
Overnight accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Breakfast inside the hotel. Check-out hotel and transfer to Coron Town Port. Check-in at Coron Town Port. Depart Coron for El Nido via Montenegro Fast Ferry, traveling time is approximately 5-6 hours. Arrival in El Nido Town. Meet and greet at the Port by El Nido Resorts Representative and transfer to the hotel.
Welcome to Palawan!
Palawan is an archipelago of 1,780 islands on the western part of the Philippines. It has the most concentration of islands but is the most sparsely populated region in the country. Because of its scenic landscapes and high biodiversity, Palawan is known as “The Last Ecological Frontier of the Philippines”.
El Nido Resorts is a group of sustainable island resorts in the El Nido and Taytay municipalities in Palawan, Philippines. The resorts offer genuine, local hospitality, and unique and enriching experiences amidst the beautiful natural landscapes.
Check-in at THE FUNNY LION EL NIDO.
Rest of the afternoon is free at leisure.
Overnight accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Breakfast inside the hotel.
0900H After breakfast, depart for guided island activities.
El Nido is the primary base for exploring Palawan’s star attraction, the stunning Bacuit Archipelago. This place is gorgeously studded with breath snatching limestone cliffs that cradle swirling mix of aquamarine water and gleaming talcum sand, plus jade-colored lagoons that look miles away from the ordinary.
For island-hopping: Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Payon-Payong Beach, Shimizu Island, Seven Commando Beach.
Island picnic lunch.
Back to hotel.
Overnight accommodation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast inside the hotel. Check-out and transfer to Lio Airport. Check-in at Lio Airport. Depart Puerto Princesa for Manila.
Time of arrival in Manila and transfer to International Airport for flight back home.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Inclusions
•Daily breakfast
•Room accommodation
03nights in a Deluxe Room at KINGSFORD HOTEL MANILA
02nights in a Deluxe Room at BANAUE HOTEL
01night in a Deluxe Room at FORT ILOCANDIA RESORT AND CASINO LAOAG
01night in a Deluxe Room at VIGAN PLAZA HOTEL
02nights in a Deluxe Room at BOHOL BEACH CLUB
02nights in a Deluxe Room at BLUEWATER MARIBAGO BEACH HOTEL
02nights in a King Room at THE FUNNY LION CORON
02nights in a King ROOM at THE FUNNY LION EL NIDO
•Roundtrip transportation during transfers in Manila, Banaue, Vigan, Bohol, Cebu, Coron, El Nido
•Services of an English-speaking Airport Coordinator during airport transfers
•Sightseeing Tours in Manila, Banaue, Vigan and Bohol (inclusive of transportation, services of an English-speaking Tour Guide, meals as mentioned in the itinerary, all admission fees)
•Use of swimming pool and other resort’s available facilities
•Hygiene and Sanitation kit
Exclusions
•Tip, porterage fee and gratuities
•Domestic Travel insurance
Notes
NOTES:
Rates are valid for travel from 01 JANUARY 2026 - 31 MARCH 2027 EXCEPT SUPER PEAK SEASON.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice depending on room availability at the time of booking.
Activities area subject to weather and may change without prior notice
Not all rooms can accommodate triple sharing with extra bed setup (bed sharing only)
Rate mentioned are “starting from” rates and may change based on the actual travel dates and due to the increase in fuel rates, entrance fees as well as cost of meals at restaurants.
